Airbnb started off as an air mattress on a living room floor. Its founders needed to make some extra money to afford rent, so rented out the mattress night by night (including breakfast) and a business idea was born: what if you could rent out empty rooms in your home to travellers in your city? The hosts make money, the visitors save on a hotel and Airbnb takes a commission: everybody wins! This model quickly proved a hit and now joins the likes of Uber as a big hitter in the tech-based sharing economy, continuing to grow in users and properties every day.

Now operating in over 65,000 cities across the globe and with a total of 200,000,000 guests to date, Airbnb is at the heart of many people’s journeys all over the world. From business travellers to leisure-seekers, it has opened up a world of opportunity to experience more of the planet. With the recent addition of experiences and restaurant bookings, Airbnb is committed to getting its users off the beaten track and into something new in all kinds of ways.

How do I book a place on Airbnb?

Some hosts let you book instantly, others will want to approve your reservation first. If this is approved, you’ll be able to book later: this process usually takes no longer than 24 hours. More information is here.

How can Airbnb help me stay safe?

You can look at profiles and reviews of hosts before you book, as well as checking for verified numbers, social networks and references and you can ask hosts to complete these verifications before booking. You’ll find more details on how to stay safe here.

How can I pay on Airbnb?

You can pay with many credit or debit cards (including AmEx), PayPal and Apple Pay for iOS App.

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If you’re looking for a place to stay on your next trip, don’t go for an identikit hotel: stay with the locals for an unbeatable authentic experience. Airbnb brings people together by letting residents rent out spare rooms and empty properties, so travellers can get a real flavour of the area, and booking with an Airbnb discount code means your trip just got a whole lot cheaper. Unlock amazing experiences all over the world with this incredible platform today!

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Did you know?

It’s not just homes and rooms for rent at Airbnb, dig a little deeper and you’ll find an extraordinary selection of properties. You’ll find campervans for glamping, treehouses in the jungle, bamboo huts, windmills, even an entire island! You can indulge your inner aristocrat with a weekend in a castle or get creative in an artist’s loft: with properties all over the world, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination...

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Airbnb offers more than the most unique properties, it also has a range of local experiences to help you really immerse yourself in your destination. Use an Airbnb voucher from vouchercloud and you won’t have to break the bank to do something special. From a walking tour with a local expert to mountaintop yoga and dance classes with a top instructor, there’s a whole world of experiences here waiting just for you.